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Fitness - Tuesday 25 December, 2018

Open thread: What was your favourite moment from the 2018 sporting year?
# Have Your Say
# Have Your Say

Open thread: What was your favourite moment from the 2018 sporting year?

Dec 25th 2018, 6:30 AM 7,098 Views 24 Comments

From Ireland’s Grand Slam triumph to our hockey stars claiming silver at the World Cup, it’s been a year to remember.

Fitness - Friday 21 December, 2018

The best last-minute presents to get the fitness fanatic in your life
# Happy Fitmas
# Happy Fitmas

The best last-minute presents to get the fitness fanatic in your life

Dec 21st 2018, 5:31 PM 9,738 Views 0 Comments

Gym gear, fitness watches and personal trainer vouchers are all on this year’s list.

Fitness - Monday 17 December, 2018

5 tips to help you enjoy the Christmas period without falling off the fitness wagon
# Fitness
# Fitness

5 tips to help you enjoy the Christmas period without falling off the fitness wagon

Dec 17th 2018, 5:10 PM 7,995 Views 0 Comments

David Last’s message is clear – enjoy the holiday period but there are ways to ensure you don’t undo all your hard work from earlier in the year.

Fitness - Wednesday 28 November, 2018

A checklist to help you enjoy December but not undo all your hard work
# Fitness
# Fitness

A checklist to help you enjoy December but not undo all your hard work

Nov 28th 2018, 3:20 PM 6,607 Views 1 Comment

‘It’s important to unwind mentally and physically over the Christmas period,’ writes personal trainer David Last.

Fitness - Friday 9 November, 2018

Christmas is coming! Tips to ensure you stay on track ahead of the festive period
# Fitness
# Fitness

Christmas is coming! Tips to ensure you stay on track ahead of the festive period

Nov 9th 2018, 8:00 PM 6,448 Views 0 Comments

Personal trainer David Last has seen clients undo hard work during the party season, but there are ways to limit the damage.

Fitness - Wednesday 7 November, 2018

F1 chief wants to see more US, Asian and female drivers as Hanoi circuit unveiled
# Driversity
# Driversity

F1 chief wants to see more US, Asian and female drivers as Hanoi circuit unveiled

Nov 7th 2018, 1:55 PM 5,022 Views 17 Comments

Japan has led the way for Asian drivers in F1, but Chase Carey is keen to bring in competitors from China and Thailand.

Fitness - Saturday 27 October, 2018

'I didn't know what lymphoma was. So I said to him: 'Is it serious?''
# Comeback
# Comeback

'I didn't know what lymphoma was. So I said to him: 'Is it serious?''

Oct 27th 2018, 10:00 AM 26,977 Views 7 Comments

Roscommon-man Colin Farrell was diagnosed with cancer when he was 22. Tomorrow he will attempt to run his first ever marathon in Dublin.

'The city we grew up in, the city we know so well, showcased at its beautiful best'
# Dublin Marathon
# Dublin Marathon

'The city we grew up in, the city we know so well, showcased at its beautiful best'

Oct 27th 2018, 8:30 AM 4,152 Views 2 Comments

Ahead of his second Dublin Marathon, Ryan Bailey on a burgeoning lifelong love affair with the event.

Fitness - Wednesday 24 October, 2018

'Don't experiment on race day' - Planning your final preparations for the Dublin Marathon
# Tie Your Laces
# Tie Your Laces

'Don't experiment on race day' - Planning your final preparations for the Dublin Marathon

Oct 24th 2018, 8:00 PM 17,477 Views 26 Comments

Race director Jim Aughney joins us to talk through the best prep, what to expect on the day and the best recovery techniques once the race is over.

The last-minute advice you need for Sunday's Dublin Marathon
# Dublin Marathon
# Dublin Marathon

The last-minute advice you need for Sunday's Dublin Marathon

Oct 24th 2018, 6:15 AM 5,174 Views 5 Comments

David Last has trained clients to achieve their marathon goals for years, and here he outlines his top tips for the days ahead.

Fitness - Friday 19 October, 2018

5 problems that most people face when they start a new fitness programme
# Checklist
# Checklist

5 problems that most people face when they start a new fitness programme

Oct 19th 2018, 11:35 AM 6,287 Views 0 Comments

David Last talks us through some frequent traits when it comes to mobility, movement and nutrition.

Fitness - Sunday 14 October, 2018

Mayo native Sinéad Diver smashes course record and personal best to win Melbourne marathon
# Unstoppable
# Unstoppable

Mayo native Sinéad Diver smashes course record and personal best to win Melbourne marathon

Oct 14th 2018, 5:21 PM 8,862 Views 1 Comment

Diver became the second-fastest Irish female marathon runner of all time this morning.

Fitness - Friday 28 September, 2018

4 top tips to help you look after your fitness while on the go
# Fitness
# Fitness

4 top tips to help you look after your fitness while on the go

Sep 28th 2018, 4:05 PM 7,501 Views 1 Comment

“If it’s important to you, then you will make it happen,” writes personal trainer David Last.

Fitness - Sunday 23 September, 2018

'There's something uniquely special about race day in the Park'
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# Follow Journeys

'There's something uniquely special about race day in the Park'

Sep 23rd 2018, 8:00 PM 3,608 Views 0 Comments

Saturday’s Dublin half marathon raised excitement ahead of next month’s main event, writes Ryan Bailey.

Fitness - Friday 21 September, 2018

Fuelling for a marathon: 'Nailing your preparation is powerful for confidence'
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# Follow Journeys

Fuelling for a marathon: 'Nailing your preparation is powerful for confidence'

Sep 21st 2018, 11:50 AM 6,581 Views 0 Comments

Leinster Rugby and Dublin GAA nutritionist Daniel Davey on what to eat before, during and after 26.2 gruelling miles.

Fitness - Monday 17 September, 2018

'No matter how much you've trained, you're plagued with self-doubt'
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'No matter how much you've trained, you're plagued with self-doubt'

Sep 17th 2018, 7:30 AM 4,685 Views 0 Comments

With six weeks to go until the 2018 Dublin Marathon, The42′s Ryan Bailey is preparing to compete in the capital for the second time.

Fitness - Friday 14 September, 2018

The fitness industry is booming in Ireland, but why are we fatter than ever before?
# Fitness
# Fitness

The fitness industry is booming in Ireland, but why are we fatter than ever before?

Sep 14th 2018, 6:00 AM 10,227 Views 17 Comments

Personal trainer David Last wonders why all of the hype surrounding exercise and healthy living isn’t reducing our waistlines.

Fitness - Tuesday 11 September, 2018

'It turns out training hard in the gym gets results, not magic movements'
# Fitness
# Fitness

'It turns out training hard in the gym gets results, not magic movements'

Sep 11th 2018, 1:40 PM 7,822 Views 0 Comments

Personal trainer Dean Merton outlines his top tips for getting back into the swing of things this Autumn.

Fitness - Thursday 6 September, 2018

Getting back to business after summer - 5 tips to help ease you back into the gym
# Fitness
# Fitness

Getting back to business after summer - 5 tips to help ease you back into the gym

Sep 6th 2018, 3:57 PM 4,544 Views 0 Comments

Personal trainer David Last on how we can reset our goals heading towards the final part of the year.

Fitness - Friday 17 August, 2018

Why choosing the right form of training is key to achieving your fitness goals
# Fitness
# Fitness

Why choosing the right form of training is key to achieving your fitness goals

Aug 17th 2018, 4:48 PM 5,554 Views 0 Comments

Quality over quantity is so important, writes personal trainer David Last.

'Back then I just played with the boys - now there's 220 girls at a ladies football summer camp in Fermoy'
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# Follow Journeys

'Back then I just played with the boys - now there's 220 girls at a ladies football summer camp in Fermoy'

Aug 17th 2018, 7:15 AM 5,646 Views 1 Comment

Saoirse Noonan writes about equality in sport and the road to Croker in her final column for The42.

Fitness - Saturday 11 August, 2018

'I just looked on Instagram and YouTube on how to do things with proper form'
# Do U Even Lift
# Do U Even Lift

'I just looked on Instagram and YouTube on how to do things with proper form'

Aug 11th 2018, 9:42 AM 10,654 Views 1 Comment

Leah Cheung on getting into power lifting, managing her type 1 diabetes and targeting national records.

Fitness - Thursday 9 August, 2018

The real reason people hit their fitness goals and how you can too
# Column
# Column

The real reason people hit their fitness goals and how you can too

Aug 9th 2018, 5:40 PM 5,769 Views 0 Comments

Columnist David Last on getting the results you want.

Fitness - Wednesday 8 August, 2018

'It's such a getaway. When I'm on the pitch, I don't have anything else to worry about'
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# Follow Journeys

'It's such a getaway. When I'm on the pitch, I don't have anything else to worry about'

Aug 8th 2018, 10:01 PM 5,170 Views 1 Comment

In her column this week, Saoirse Noonan looks at the many benefits of sport.

Fitness - Tuesday 7 August, 2018

Don't hide away from your goals: Setting clear, specific targets will make all the difference
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# Follow Fitness

Don't hide away from your goals: Setting clear, specific targets will make all the difference

Aug 7th 2018, 9:30 PM 16,760 Views 1 Comment

Now is the perfect time to take a good look at what you want from your fitness regime.

Fitness - Saturday 4 August, 2018

'I think I can run a marathon... but can I run it in -30°C?' Tackling the coolest race on earth
# Cool Running
# Cool Running

'I think I can run a marathon... but can I run it in -30°C?' Tackling the coolest race on earth

Aug 4th 2018, 7:00 AM 3,155 Views 2 Comments

Andrew Moore takes on Greenland’s Polar Circle Marathon in aid of the Dublin Simon Community.

Fitness - Wednesday 1 August, 2018

LeBron James reportedly spends $1.5 million per year to take care of his body — here's where it goes
# The King
# The King

LeBron James reportedly spends $1.5 million per year to take care of his body — here's where it goes

Aug 1st 2018, 12:10 AM 20,743 Views 8 Comments

That’s one expensive gym membership.

Fitness - Tuesday 31 July, 2018

Ain't nobody got time for that? How to make space in your week for exercise
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# Follow Fitness

Ain't nobody got time for that? How to make space in your week for exercise

Jul 31st 2018, 4:09 PM 8,427 Views 2 Comments

Jonny Holland helps tackle the number one excuse that keeps us from exercising: lack of time.

Fitness - Sunday 29 July, 2018

Which way to the gun show? The explosive arm workout to help fill out those t-shirt sleeves
# Fitness
# Fitness

Which way to the gun show? The explosive arm workout to help fill out those t-shirt sleeves

Jul 29th 2018, 7:27 AM 18,407 Views 0 Comments

Try these five explosive exercises this summer.

Fitness - Saturday 28 July, 2018

The great outdoors: Some of Ireland's best spots for a weekend hike, cycle or swim
# Fitness
# Fitness

The great outdoors: Some of Ireland's best spots for a weekend hike, cycle or swim

Jul 28th 2018, 8:30 AM 9,048 Views 0 Comments

Fitness columnist David Last takes us through some of his favourites.

Fitness - Friday 27 July, 2018

Here's the technique Navy SEALs use to swim for miles without getting tired
# Semper Fi
# Semper Fi

Here's the technique Navy SEALs use to swim for miles without getting tired

Jul 27th 2018, 11:39 PM 24,254 Views 1 Comment

Let’s go to the beach, beach!

Fitness - Thursday 26 July, 2018

Beaches, BBQs and Burpees: How to keep your training on track while enjoying the summer sun
# Coming In Hot
# Coming In Hot

Beaches, BBQs and Burpees: How to keep your training on track while enjoying the summer sun

Jul 26th 2018, 9:33 AM 3,653 Views 0 Comments

Fitness columnist David Last runs through some top tips for training during the good weather.

Fitness - Wednesday 25 July, 2018

From nutrition and meal plans to training and unwinding - A day in the life of a rising dual star
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From nutrition and meal plans to training and unwinding - A day in the life of a rising dual star

Jul 25th 2018, 7:15 PM 7,834 Views 2 Comments

In her latest weekly column, Cork footballer and Irish international Saoirse Noonan’s talks about striking the right balance between training, rest and nutrition.

Fitness - Tuesday 24 July, 2018

'Setbacks are part of being successful': How to bounce back from problems with your training and diet
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# Follow Fitness

'Setbacks are part of being successful': How to bounce back from problems with your training and diet

Jul 24th 2018, 5:34 PM 8,063 Views 0 Comments

In his latest column, Jonny Holland looks at how to deal with setbacks and get your training back on track.

Fitness - Monday 23 July, 2018

The beauty of running races: nerves, adrenaline and the thrill of crossing the line
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# Follow Journeys

The beauty of running races: nerves, adrenaline and the thrill of crossing the line

Jul 23rd 2018, 6:30 AM 3,897 Views 1 Comment

As Ryan Bailey’s training programme intensifies, last week’s Irish Runner 10 Mile provided an important checkpoint.

Fitness - Wednesday 18 July, 2018

Short and sweet, but effective! Try this intense 20-minute hill sprint and core workout
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# Follow Journeys

Short and sweet, but effective! Try this intense 20-minute hill sprint and core workout

Jul 18th 2018, 9:30 PM 10,244 Views 0 Comments

Stuck for time? Irish international and Cork football star Saoirse Noonan talks you through an alternative training session.

Fitness - Friday 13 July, 2018

'We all want to to be like Ronaldo and Messi, but I always looked up to people closer to home'
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# Follow Journeys

'We all want to to be like Ronaldo and Messi, but I always looked up to people closer to home'

Jul 13th 2018, 6:00 AM 7,358 Views 0 Comments

Saoirse Noonan looks at some sporting inspirations in her weekly column.

Fitness - Thursday 12 July, 2018

'Is pre-season really that bad? For the first time in a while I felt I was missing out'
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# Follow Fitness

'Is pre-season really that bad? For the first time in a while I felt I was missing out'

Jul 12th 2018, 7:45 AM 12,224 Views 9 Comments

Former Munster out-half Jonny Holland on his experience of the toughest few weeks for any rugby player.

Fitness - Wednesday 11 July, 2018

Irish teenager Serena Pierce on making a big impression in the powerlifting world
# Pushing Tin
# Pushing Tin

Irish teenager Serena Pierce on making a big impression in the powerlifting world

Jul 11th 2018, 2:17 PM 5,560 Views 5 Comments

More and more women are hitting the gym to lift, says the Macroom native.

Fitness - Monday 9 July, 2018

Leinster's revamped pre-season approach built around 'working holiday'
# Fitness
# Fitness

Leinster's revamped pre-season approach built around 'working holiday'

Jul 9th 2018, 6:30 AM 20,672 Views 29 Comments

‘In three weeks it’s hard for them to do a lot of damage or de-train,’ says the province’s head of athletic performance Charlie Higgins.

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